Bolton Council has appointed industry leaders Rhodar to carry out the demolition of the former shopping centre to clear the way for the flagship town centre redevelopment project.
Work is scheduled to start in the summer, opening up a new pedestrian walkway between Victoria Square and Bradshawgate.
Newly created public space on Victoria Square will also host outdoor events and pop-ups, bringing visitors into the town centre while the work continues.
The firm will also recruit two Bolton apprentices to work on the scheme, alongside a wider commitment to creating opportunities for local people and businesses through the project.
Overall, the demolition work is projected to see over £1m spent with local contractors and suppliers.
The company is behind some of the UK’s biggest urban regeneration projects including NOMA in Manchester, Wellington Place in Leeds and Paradise in Birmingham.
The mixed used development is expected to attract further investment into other sites across the town centre, complimenting recently completed schemes at Moor Lane, Deansgate Gardens and Wellsprings, alongside the ongoing transformation of Church Wharf.
Bolton Council Leader, Cllr Nick Peel, said:
“We know that the Crompton Place scheme will be the turning point in the ongoing regeneration of our town centre.
“But residents will not need to wait until the project is finished to enjoy the benefits, they will notice the difference almost as soon as demolition starts.
“Not only thanks to new walking routes and public space, but because of Rhodar’s commitment to train apprentices and to boost the Bolton economy by spending locally.”
